﻿Ganache is a perfect balance of chocolate and cream, at the Cocoa House we work with ganache to create a whole range of different flavours and textures. During our Gorgeous Ganache Masterclass we’ll share the secrets to be able to create exciting and perfect flavour combinations for your ganache that can be used in a range of recipes to different effect.

This workshop is part of our Chocolate Master Class Series, it can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a series of classes. Previous knowledge will not be necessary so it's a perfect introduction to the mechanics of working with chocolate, especially for any for any cake maker that wants to understand more about how chocolate works.

During the workshop you will:

Learn how to make water, fruit, alcohol and cream based ganache

By the end of this workshop you will be able to recognise and correct split ganache

You should be able to identify ways to effectively manage your environment to achieve perfect ganache.

You will make a variety of chocolate products with your ganache including truffles, filled chocolates, filled tarts & sauces for you to take home.

You will beautifully wrap your creations to take home and enjoy

Go home with recipes and your newly found chocolate knowledge

What do you take away with you?

Each participant will take home approximately 400g of your own chocolate as well as the recipes and technical worksheets to be able to make your own and perfect your skills at home.

Who is it suitable for?

Perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages and abilities who want to learn more of the secrets to create their own gorgeous chocolates at home. This course is also ideal for chefs and catering students to learn how to work with fine quality chocolate in a range of environments and purposes.

Please note that children are most welcome at this workshop, however we do ask that they are accompanied by a full paying adult participant

This Workshop takes place 11.30am - 1.30pm on the following Saturdays:

13th October 2018, 15th December 2018

In 2019 this workshop will take place 9.30am - 12.30pm at our new Chocolate Manufactory and Academy at York Cocoa Works on the following Saturdays:

19th January, 13th April, 13th July and 12th October 2019

Book your place:

Reservations for specific dates can be made using the form below. Alternatively purchase a gift voucher that can be used on any dates in ourMaster Class program.

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You will work with 35% Fine Milk Chocolate, then choose from a selection of toppings to create your own chocolate lollipop exactly how you want it to be. Everyone is invited to have a go at creating their own beautiful chocolates while having a chocolate treat or a drink in our Cocoa House cafe.

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Our team at the Cocoa House are happy to advise and cater for guests with special dietary requirements, though we do ask for 24 hours notice to ensure we can look after all guests effectively.

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Our Chocolate Workshops at York Cocoa Works run daily, with something gorgeous and chocolatey to discover most days. Learn how to make your own chocolate products, a new skill, make a special gift or a souvenir for a loved one. Our Chocolate Taster Workshops are an hour in length and require no prior skill or chocolate-making knowledge at all, but a love of chocolate certainly helps.

Receive wrapped up in a gift box of 4 hand made chocolates - an additional £4.00

Workshop Bookings

Tickets purchased here can be redeemed on our Taster Workshops which run most days at 4pm and Sundays at 11.30am subject to availability.

Reservations for specific dates and times can be made using the Event Calendar. Upon purchasing a voucher you will be sent a booking code which can be redeemed on the workshop of you choice.

Redeem a pre-purchased voucher

Please use the Event Calendar to pick the date and event of your choice to redeem your voucher for one of our Taster Chocolate Workshops. Select the date and workshop you wish to join us on and email chocolate@yorkcocoahouse.co.uk to confirm your place, please be sure to send your booking code.

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Take a journey through the world of chocolate, discovering how chocolate becomes chocolatey and how it started off originally being used as money. We're very pleased the Aztecs persevered with the acidic tasting little bean, and you'll understand why when we show you how chocolate was originally created into something gorgeously sweet and creamy as we know it today.

If you're feeling very adventurous you'll even taste cocoa liquor, cocoa nibs and the raw cacao beans themselves as you learn your own chocolate favourite, you'll then learn how this wonderful ingredient is made into the chocolate bar we think of today. During the process you will have a chance to come up with your own chocolatey creation and make your own little chocolate bar using whatever ingredients you fancy.

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Workshop Bookings

Tickets purchased here can be redeemed on our Chocolate Making Workshop on Monday's at 4.30pm, subject to availability.

Reservations for specific dates and times can be made using the form below. Upon purchasing a voucher you will be sent a booking code which can be redeemed on this workshop or can be left open so you can select the Taster Workshop of your choice.

Redeem a pre-purchased voucher

Please use the form below to redeem your voucher for our Chocolate Making Workshop. Select the date you wish to join us, click on "Enter promotional code" and use the voucher code that we have sent you to make your booking for the date and time of your choice.